PROVIDENCE – Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s signature fundraising event on Aug. 27 saw the Lifespan Corp.-owned entity receive a record amount of donations.
The hospital announced Wednesday that its 2022 Heroes Ball, held at Moses Brown School, raised $1.3 million in funds to support the children’s hospital, a new record. The previous high was in 2019 when the event raised $1.1 million for Hasbro Hospital.
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The event was also the first time since 2019 that it was held in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hasbro Hospital said the ball’s special fund-a-need appeal to benefit the hospital’s compassionate care services generated $370,100 in donations. Those funds, the hospital said, will support various patient-centered programs designed to make hospital stays for children and families more comfortable and enjoyable.
“Hasbro Children’s is a tremendous resource for the community, and at the same time, our community is also a tremendous resource for Hasbro Children’s,” Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital President Dr. Saul N. Weingart said in a statement. “We could not do what we do without its support – I cannot thank our incredible donor community enough for their generosity on behalf of the kids we care for.”
James Bessette is the PBN special projects editor, and also covers the nonprofit and education sectors. You may reach him at Bessette@PBN.com. You may also follow him on Twitter at @James_Bessette.
